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The Kemp conundrum
Matt Kemp ((USATSI))
Owners are clearly frustrated with Matt Kemp. Our Scott White preaches patience and encourages you to buy low (right now!) in his latest Reality Check. Full story
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Scott White
Senior Fantasy Writer
 
Reality Check: Time to buy low on Kemp?
 
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Bullpen Report: Closer situations are a mixed bag
 
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Week 7 Pitching Forecaster
 
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Most Added Players
Player% ±
1Scott Kazmir, CLE, SP55
2Heath Bell, ARI, RP42
3James Loney, TB, 1B34
4Kelly Johnson, TB, 2B30
5Mitch Moreland, TEX, 1B30
6Hector Santiago, CHW, RP26
7Ryan Doumit, MIN, DH23
8Francisco Liriano, PIT, SP23
9Jeff Locke, PIT, SP22
10Oswaldo Arcia, MIN, RF21
Most Dropped Players
Player% ±
1Joel Hanrahan, BOS, RP-38
2Roy Halladay, PHI, SP-20
3J.J. Putz, ARI, RP-19
4J.A. Happ, TOR, SP-17
5Felix Doubront, BOS, SP-16
6Jonathon Niese, NYM, SP-15
7Nick Tepesch, TEX, SP-15
8Chris Johnson, ATL, 3B-15
9James McDonald, PIT, SP-15
10A.J. Pierzynski, TEX, C-13
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J.J. Hardy streaking into Padres series
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(5:43 pm ET) Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy enters Tuesday's series opener at home against the Padres having hit in nine straight games, MASNSports.com reports. 

Hardy has gone 12 for 35 (.343) over that stretch with three home runs, seven RBI and five run scored. 


Taylor Teagarden to have splint removed
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(5:41 pm ET) Orioles catcher Taylor Teagarden could have the splint on his injured left thumb removed Thursday, MASNSports.com reported Tuesday. 

Teagarden is scheduled to visit a hand specialist Thursday in Sarasota, Fla.. He was initially given a 3-4 week recovery timetable.


Where's the power for Justin Morneau?
by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer
(5:30 pm ET) Having gone 23 for 63 (.365) over his previous 16 games, Justin Morneau's season batting average is up to .296 -- an encouraging sign after the Twins first baseman hit a combined .254 in his previous two seasons.

But he has only one home run during that stretch and only two all season. It's not like he was going Adam Dunn on the world in 2011 and 2012. His power numbers weren't where Fantasy owners were used to seeing them either. So even though he appears to be hitting better, we're all still left to wonder just what he's capable of doing.

My best guess is that, hot as he is, he's still not much better than the fringe mixed-leaguer we saw last year. He obviously has some power. We saw him hit 19 home runs last year. If he can combine those with his current batting average, yeah, he'll be pretty good. But seeing as he was a .270 hitter even during some of his pre-concussion years, I'm not sure assessing him at the peak of a hot streak is especially wise.


Scott Atchison moved to disabled list
by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com
(5:27 pm ET) The Mets placed pitcher Scott Atchison on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with right elbow inflammation, the team announced. Atchison, who developed the inflammation from bone spurs aggravating the nerve in his elbow, will not throw for a week before attempting to resume baseball activities.

Mets add Collin McHugh to the bullpen
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
(5:27 pm ET) The Mets have called up pitcher Collin McHugh from Triple-A Las Vegas prior to Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.

McHugh went 3-2 with a 2.74 ERA as a starter at Triple-A, but will be used a reliever in the majors. He threw 102 pitches Sunday and will not be available to pitch Tuesday night, according to ESPN.

Sean Gallagher catches on with Rockies
by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com
(5:26 pm ET) The Rockies signed pitcher Sean Gallagher to a minor-league contract Tuesday, the Denver Post reports. He is expected to join the rotation for Double-A Tulsa.

Gallagher, who had been playing with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Independent League, went 10-9 with a 4.92 ERA in 26 starts for Triple-A Louisville last season.

Zack Wheeler scratched from next start
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(5:22 pm ET) Mets starting pitcher prospect Zack Wheeler is headed to New York to have his right clavicle examined after he reported pain in the area Monday, according to assistant general manager John Ricco. Wheeler will miss his next start for Triple-A Las Vegas.

"I think we're being a little conservative," Ricco said, per ESPN.

Wheeler has rebounded after a slow start. He's 2-1 with a 3.74 ERA and .242 opponents' batting average through eight starts. He also has 47 strikeouts in 43 1/3 innings.


Jimmy Rollins having worrisome start
by Joe Polito | CBSSports.com
(5:20 pm ET) After a sluggish start to 2013, Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins has been showing signs of improvement in his past few games. Last year when Rollins faced similar early season struggles, he succeeded in turning things around. But this year he might find rebounding a bit more difficult.

Our Nando Di Fino pointed out during Tuesday’s broadcast of Fantasy Baseball Today that Rollins’ production increase last year coincided with teammates Chase Utley and Ryan Howard’s return to the lineup. Al Melchior said he was worried about strikeouts affecting Rollins' power.


Chris Heisey pulled off rehab stint
by Ed Gauna | CBSSports.com
(5:18 pm ET) Reds outfielder Chris Heisey has been pulled off his rehab assignment after re-straining his hamstring playing for Double-A Pensacola on Monday, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. He has returned to Cincinnati to be evaluated. 

Picture becomes clearer for Jonathon Niese
by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer
(5:13 pm ET) I get it. Jonathon Niese has been horrible. But the key for Fantasy owners is to figure out if he'll stay horrible, and to do that, it helps to know why.

Manager Terry Collins and others within the Mets' organization recently shed some light on the issue. To compensate for a stiff neck earlier in the season, Niese unknowingly changed his arm slot. It sounds reasonable enough. Poor mechanics lead to poor command, and poor command often leads to a shellacking.

Those earlier reports of the Mets encouraging Niese to pitch to contact still concern me a little, but seeing as he was the 30th-best pitcher in Head-to-Head leagues last year, he's worth stashing for now in the hope he irons out his mechanics in his next side session.


 
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